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Citizens Bank will be holding special celebrations to celebrate its 140th anniversary during which the community is invited to enjoy refreshments. "This anniversary marks a very momentous occasion for Citizens Bank," said Robert Marcus, community president of Citizens Bank. "Over the last 140 years our local communities have experienced great advancements and have faced some significant challenges as well. Looking back at the great inventions and technology developed over the last 140 years, it has been an incredible period of time on so many levels.

GAYLORD — In boys’ Major action, Gaylord Eye Care Center edged Citizens Bank 8-7 in a well-played affair. For Gaylord Eye Care Center, Robbie Hansen started and had eight strikeouts in three innings, before being relieved by Drew Long and Adam Nowicki. Hansen had an inside-the-park home run, while Nowicki was 2-for-3 with a triple and Joseph Miller added a double among two hits. BOYS MAJORS Save-A-Lot 7, Kiwanis Club 4 Brandon Knox had three stolen bases and Shane Duncan hit the ball well for Kiwanis.

Honors Crossroads Industries celebrates 1,000 work days without injuries • Crossroads Industries recently celebrated 1,000 work days without clients or staff suffering a job-related injury. That equals about four years without an incident, according to Sandra Griffor, director of Rehabilitation Services and chair of the safety committee at Crossroads, located at 2464 Silver Fox Trail, Gaylord. “I’m very proud of it (the accomplishment),” Griffor said.

GAYLORD — The suspect in a robbery and attempted robbery of two Gaylord banks Dec. 22 has been identified as Cynthia Curtis of Gaylord. Curtis, 60, was arraigned Monday on two counts of bank robbery, stemming from an attempted robbery of Fifth Third Bank and robbery of Citizens Bank in Gaylord the afternoon of Dec. 22. Police allege Curtis entered Fifth Third Bank at approximately 3:55 p.m. and asked for money but did not receive any....

GAYLORD — The suspect in a robbery and attempted robbery of two Gaylord banks Dec. 22 has been identified as Cynthia Sue Curtis of Gaylord. Curtis, 60, was arraigned Monday on two counts of bank robbery, stemming from an attempted robbery of Fifth Third Bank and robbery of Citizens Bank in Gaylord the afternoon of Dec. 22. Police allege Curtis entered Fifth Third Bank at approximately 3:55 p.m. and asked for money but did not receive any. While officers with the Gaylord Police Department (GCP)

Update: This story has been updated to include the suspect's name. GAYLORD — A woman from the Gaylord area is in custody after attempting to rob Fifth Third Bank then taking an undisclosed amount of money from Citizens Bank Wednesday afternoon. The woman, identified as Cynthia Curtis, 60, did not brandish a weapon in the robberies and was arrested by officers with the Gaylord Police Department (GCP) without incident in the parking lot of Citizens Bank around 4 p.m. According to GCP Chief Joe FitzGerald, the woman did not attempt to conceal her identity during either robbery.

New faces Chris Paffi joins Citizens Bank as branch manager • Citizens Bank has hired Chris Paffi as the branch manager for the Citizens Bank at 100 E. Main St. in Gaylord. As branch manager, Paffi will lead the Citizens Bank team in providing quality business and personal banking services to meet each customer's specific needs and will continue the proud tradition of representing Citizens Bank in local community organizations. “I'm truly honored to be joining the Citizens Bank team,” Paffi said.

GAYLORD — The attorney for Cynthia Curtis, the woman suspected of robbery and attempted robbery at two Gaylord banks, is recommending his client undergo a psychiatric exam to determine whether she is competent to stand trial. Curtis, 60, appeared in shackles and prison orange in 87th District Court Thursday afternoon with her attorney, Gary Gelow. Gelow requested a competency exam for Curtis, which Judge Patricia Morse said could take some time. “It could be weeks before I see you again,” Morse told Curtis.

CHARLEVOIX -- Eighty-year-old Barbara Wheat stirred a pot of gravy on the stove while she explained why she and a pack of volunteers feed the hungry. "We thought there might be a need," she said. Wheat, of Charlevoix, is joined each Monday and Thursday morning at the Community Church of God in Charlevoix for a project called Lighthouse Lunch. It's a free soup kitchen effort that launched more than two years ago and currently feeds around 50 twice per week. Nearby, Sandy Knack sliced up donated tomatoes for the lettuce salad.

CHEBOYGAN -- Victoria J. Hand recently was appointed as senior vice president and cashier of Citizens National Bank by its board of directors. "Vicki has been an excellent employee throughout her 34-year career with CNB. She has served as the bank's compliance officer in addition to her responsibilities as a lender, and supervisor of deposit and loan operations" said bank president & chief executive officer Sue Eno. Hand is a graduate of...

CHEBOYGAN -- Suzanne Leestma recently was hired as branch manager for Citizens National Bank's Alanson and Pellston locations. "Suzanne brings nearly 30 years of banking and leadership experience to Citizens National Bank and I am confident that her knowledge of the industry will allow her to be a strong leader in our Alanson branch and Emmet County," said bank president and chief executive officer Sue Eno. Leestma attended North Central Michigan...

New faces Chris Paffi joins Citizens Bank as branch manager • Citizens Bank has hired Chris Paffi as the branch manager for the Citizens Bank at 100 E. Main St. in Gaylord. As branch manager, Paffi will lead the Citizens Bank team in providing quality business and personal banking services to meet each customer's specific needs and will continue the proud tradition of representing Citizens Bank in local community organizations. “I'm truly honored to be joining the Citizens Bank team,” Paffi said.

CHEBOYGAN - Sue Eno, president and chief executive officer of Citizens National Bank, recently announced the promotions of Sharon Coppernoll and Adam Newman. Coppernoll was recently promoted to the position of loan officer from mortgage lender after completing courses to earn her residential mortgage lending diploma from the American Bankers Association. She currently carries a $24 million loan portfolio. Coppernoll began working as a teller in 2002 and in 2005 was promoted to a customer service representative when Citizens National Bank opened its south branch.

CHEBOYGAN -- The Citizens National Bank board of directors recently appointed Rick Tromble as a new director. Tromble is a 1978 graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. Tromble has long had ties to Northern Michigan and the Cheboygan area, having built his first home on Mullett Lake in 1985. He and his wife Michele moved with their two daughters to Florida in 1987 when they purchased their first Taco Bell restaurant, eventually owning 65 of the franchises before selling them in 2008.

GAYLORD - The largest Business After Hours event of the year, the Holiday After Hours, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Otsego Club. The event is sponsored by Citizens Bank in conjunction with the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce. Guests can look forward to catching up with associates and friends while sampling delicious appetizers. The event is open to the public. Admission is $10 for chamber members and $15 for nonmembers. You may register in advance at www.gaylordchamber.com or pay at the door.

CHARLEVOIX -- Eighty-year-old Barbara Wheat stirred a pot of gravy on the stove while she explained why she and a pack of volunteers feed the hungry. "We thought there might be a need," she said. Wheat, of Charlevoix, is joined each Monday and Thursday morning at the Community Church of God in Charlevoix for a project called Lighthouse Lunch. It's a free soup kitchen effort that launched more than two years ago and currently feeds around 50 twice per week. Nearby, Sandy Knack sliced up donated tomatoes for the lettuce salad.

Citizens Bank will be holding special celebrations to celebrate its 140th anniversary during which the community is invited to enjoy refreshments. "This anniversary marks a very momentous occasion for Citizens Bank," said Robert Marcus, community president of Citizens Bank. "Over the last 140 years our local communities have experienced great advancements and have faced some significant challenges as well. Looking back at the great inventions and technology developed over the last 140 years, it has been an incredible period of time on so many levels.

Honors Crossroads Industries celebrates 1,000 work days without injuries • Crossroads Industries recently celebrated 1,000 work days without clients or staff suffering a job-related injury. That equals about four years without an incident, according to Sandra Griffor, director of Rehabilitation Services and chair of the safety committee at Crossroads, located at 2464 Silver Fox Trail, Gaylord. “I’m very proud of it (the accomplishment),” Griffor said.